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US hits Houthi target in Yemen after attack on British oil tanker

US forces struck an anti-ship missile in Houthi-held Yemen that they said was ready to fire early Saturday, hours after the Iran-backed rebels caused a fire on a British tanker in the Gulf of Aden with a similar munition.

Trump to pay $83mn over defamation case

A jury awarded $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll on Friday in a stinging and expensive rebuke to former President Donald Trump for his continued social media attacks against the longtime advice columnist over her claims that he sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store.

Special Aastha trains for Ayodhya deferred to avoid overcrowding

To avoid overcrowding at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Indian Railways has postponed plans to introduce the special Aastha trains that were to begin operations from January 25, an official said.

BJP names in-charges, deputies for 23 states before LS elections

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday appointed election in-charges and co-in-charges for 23 states and Union territories, including Bihar, where the party is eyeing to return to power again in alliance with chief minister Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United), ahead of the crucial Lok Sabha polls.

INDIA COOPERATING IN NIJJAR MURDER INVESTIGATION, SAYS CANADA EX-NSA

Canada's former National Security and Intelligence Adviser (NSIA) Jody Thomas, who retired on Friday, has highlighted India's increased cooperation in the investigation of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder, and asserted that the two countries are \"back towards a healthier relationship\".

Navy helps douse fire on vessel struck by Houthis

The Indian Navy said on Saturday that its guided missile destroyer INS Visakhapatnam had responded to a distress call by a merchant vessel struck by a missile in the Gulf of Aden, dispatching firefighting assistance to help contain a blaze that raged as a result of what was the latest in a series of attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeting vessels in the region.

The lost and found scam: Police tool used to defraud those looking for missing relatives

After a tense, sleepless night, 52-year-old Markandey – a former security guard – received a phone call at 9am last November that soothed his broken heart. The caller told him that his 21-year-old daughter, who had been missing from their home in Sant Nagar in south Delhi for over 24 hours, was being tracked by the “Missing Persons’ Cell” of the Delhi Police that the caller was a part of.

Z+ security to Kerala Guv after SFI blocks convoy

High drama played out in Kollam district of Kerala on Saturday when Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, facing Students Federation of India (SFI)'s black flag protest, got off his car, took on the agitating Left student wing members, sat on the roadside and hit out at chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan for \"promoting lawlessness\".

Bengal police deny nod for Cong's meet; Kharge writes to Didi

A public meeting of the Congress scheduled for Sunday at Siliguri was cancelled after the West Bengal police denied permission for the same, even as party president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to chief minister Mamata Banerjee over safety of the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra during its passage through the eastern state, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

Congress hopes to find 'middle path' in Bengal as fissures widen in INDIA bloc

Amid growing discontent in the opposition INDIA bloc and increasing pressure on the Congress, the party on Saturday said it was the responsibility of all constituents to strengthen the alliance, and announced that the party was hopeful that INDIA will fight as an alliance in West Bengal.

Nitish keeps allies on the edge as parleys continue

As political uncertainty over the future of ruling grand alliance in Bihar continued amid strong indications of chief minister Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) once again joining hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leaders on Saturday got into a huddle to take stock of the situation and chalk out a future course of action, if indeed the speculation came true.

Village volunteer gunned down in Manipur violence

A 29-year-old man was killed and three others were injured in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district during a gunfight between Kuki and Meitei groups that lasted for at least six hours on Saturday, the first new fatality the strife-torn state in nine days.

SC stays proceedings before Cal HC benches amid tussle

The Supreme Court on Saturday stepped in and halted all proceedings in a case involving the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Bengal government that had brought two benches of the Calcutta high court into an unprecedented confrontation.

MAXIMUM HITS 24°C, 2 NOTCHES ABOVE NORMAL

The maximum temperature in the Capital on Saturday took a sharp turn and soared at 24 degrees Celsius (°C) - two degrees above normal and four degrees above Friday's 20.6°C - the India Meteorological Department said.

AAP, BJP IN FRESH BATTLE OVER MLA POACHING CLAIMS

Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had offered 25 crore each to seven MLAs of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), in an attempt to topple his government evoking sharp reactions from the BJP which termed the claim as \"absurd and baseless\" while threatening to sue the Delhi CM over his defamatory statement.

India, France to jointly launch military satellites

India and France have signed an ambitious and unprecedented Defence Space Agreement that could see the two countries launch military satellites with both offensive and defensive capabilities, people familiar with the matter said.

Bihar abuzz ahead of key JD(U) meet today

The future of the Grand Alliance hung by a thread on Saturday as a change of guard appeared imminent in Bihar, with hectic parleys continuing through the day in Patna as well as the national capital, people aware of the developments said.

U.N. SECURITY COUNCIL TO MEET AFTER COURT'S GAZA RULING

The UN Security Council will meet next week over the decision by the global body's top court calling for Israel to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza, the council's presidency announced Friday.

Bhujbal calls urgent meeting amid disquiet among other OBC leaders

Maha OBC leaders warn of protests, legal action

Maratha quota stir ends as govt accepts demand

The Maharashtra government on Saturday accepted the demand of Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil to extend OBC quota benefits to the community, a decision that was aimed at mollifying an agitation that was on the brink of bringing hundreds of thousands of protesters to the heart of India’s financial capital.

Is men's tennis ready for a change of guard at last?

Jannik Sinner had just become the youngest men's singles finalist at the Australian Open since the man he had beaten, Novak Djokovic (2008).

Rookie mistakes plague England bowling attack

On the basis of how the England spinners have bowled in the first innings so far in the first Test, the signs don't look good for England for rest of the five-match series.

Klopp to quit as Liverpool manager at end of season

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp shocked the football world on Friday by announcing he will leave the club at the end of the season because he is \"running out of energy\".

Sublime Rahul steps up, Jadeja piles on the agony

Their efforts allow India to end the second day of the first Test vs England with a healthy 175-run lead

Govt may rationalise customs duties to push local manufacturing

The government is considering proposals to rationalise customs duties on almost 50 products in an attempt aimed at boosting local manufacturing by removing duty inversions.

Ola's Krutrim becomes India's first AI startup to turn unicorn

Krutrim, the AI startup founded by serial entrepreneur Bhavish Aggarwal, has gained unicorn status after securing $50 million in funding from investors including Matrix Partners India.

Hybrids may not get fresh sops in budget

The upcoming interim budget is unlikely to have any additional incentives for hybrid vehicles, people aware of discussions in the government said.

Outlook robust for Indians travelling abroad

Increasing numbers of Indians are set to travel abroad in the coming years as their disposable income grows in tandem with more direct flights, improved visa processing for nearby countries, and a likely growth in flights by Indian airlines, travel platform MakeMyTrip said.

Select co-ops may get bank loan access

The Central government is considering a move to allow cooperatives across animal husbandry, dairying, fish and poultry to borrow directly from banks other than just the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), as they are meant to currently.

Nasa's miniature Ingenuity helicopter has finally logged its last flight

Nasa's little Mars helicopter has flown its last flight.